2006-10-04 09:16:17 · 10 answers · asked by Londoncyclist 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Well for a very basic, easy and FREE webdesigner you could use:
http://www.piczo.com
Very quick and easy to use.
WARNING: it is not very professional...
To find a profession creator - ask ict people at school?
2006-10-04 09:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by Chεεrs [uk] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a minefield. And a budget can quickly be eaten up without you getting what you may NEED ...that is to say you may think you know what you want...and a designer may deliver a site that looks like what you want...BUT if you are hoping it will deliver the goods for say 'a small business' and your designer either doesn't know how to build to attract traffic - or you don't know enough about that side of your requirements - you could end up with a 'pretty site'...and it will just languish amongst the other 93,000,000 sites floating around cyberspace and your will nary see a visitor.
You REALLY must do your homework...if you do not want to end up feeling ripped off - no matter how much your budget is.
"There are tens of millions of small local businesses not yet online. Those who are online? They die deaths of quiet, no-traffic desperation" - (unquote)
A good place to start to read through what you need at least to know about is here...absorb the substance even if you're not interested in the solution: http://ctpm.sitesell.com/build-better-sites.html
And if you really have a passion to develop a site that works...even if you don't have the TIME to do it yourself (note- I don't say the ability - as this is easily solved - IF you do have some time)...this article can inspire some ideas: http://localbiz.sitesell.com/build-better-sites.html (ignore the fact that there's a sales pitch - the article itself is useful if you are thinking of building a business site)
At least you'll be better armed to look for some help...just knowing that if you get a 'great graphics' person...you may not have the answer to your needs - unless they also understand how to do the behind the scenes stuff that will help your site get 'found'!!!! Getting this WRONG can lead to major expense later trying to 'promote' your site into visibilty...and correct design problems that, if done badly, could even have a negative effect on your sites progress.
Remember too - price is no indication of a web site designers quality...(although cheap is probably just that...just watch it when the price rises though as expensive does NOT always equate with GOOD)
(PLUS - don't forget you'll need a good 'domain name' and an 'excellent host' too...or these can also be a complete pain and affect your sites purpose and progress adversely)
2006-10-04 10:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by helmut cheez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choosing a professional designer is a great first step. Too many people out there think they can do it themselves, or know someone who will do it for nothing. They undervalue the importance of experience and skill when designing and building a web site.
Prices will vary a lot with web designers, but you'll find your best value is with freelance professionals. Agencies will charge you and arm and a leg, and most individuals and small businesses don't need what they are charging you for. Go with someone you trust and that has proven experience in building beautiful, functional sites. Ask if they have a web site (http://www.elevatedzyne.com) - most will have a portfolio of URLs for you to check out.
The most important thing is to be realistic with your expectations as far as budget goes... you're not going to get a professional designer to work with you for nothing. You almost always get what you pay for.
Making the choice is simply a matter of taste. Choose a designer that has experience working in a style that matches your needs. Hope this helps!
2006-10-04 09:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by wolf21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, to chose a good designer for your web site, first ask what you want to do, Secondly , how many pages do you really require! Thirdly, What is your business? Are you offering a Service or a Product? This will determine how many pages you will require.(And look out for ongoing charges) If you are offering a service, then two pages should be sufficient, if you are selling a product or products then many pages will be required dependant on the amount of products that you wish to show to your public.
So look for an honest web designer, using the above criteria.
2006-10-04 10:39:35 · answer #4 · answered by highmmp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you define budget? You do get what you pay for. For a professional looking site that is not just a template you can expect to pay at least $1,500. This goes up if you add in flash or functional elements. To find a good one get a couple of quotes and check out their past work.
2006-10-05 03:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by Shred Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choose yourself. Seriously, with free tools and good tutorials such as those produced by HTML Dog you could make a website to a design you like, that is easy to update, standards compliant, accessible and would be search engine friendly.
2006-10-04 09:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by bored with yahoo answers 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact the local college and see if you can't get in touch with some students who need to do it as part of their course. Maybe try the local uni.
2006-10-04 09:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by Andy C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download a program called BITCOMET than search for whatever program you want in the world, and downlopad it for free, that include microsoft office, windows media player 11. XP, vista any game, porn, any movie.
its completely illegal, but if you dont wanna pay thats what you should do.
Trust me, it works.
2006-10-04 09:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by mark_gg_daniels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me know what you want to do with your site, and I will so you an example and a price
2006-10-04 10:02:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.Pixellogic.us
the cheapest you'll find!
2006-10-04 09:19:59 · answer #10 · answered by jlp.media 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋